Authorities are stepping up efforts to crack down on littering, with 29 new Litter Prevention Officers now trained and deployed in Labasa.
The officers drawn from the Fiji Police Force, Land Transport Authority and the Labasa Town Council, have completed enforcement training and are now legally authorised to issue on-the-spot fines and direct individuals caught littering to clean up their waste immediately.
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change says this brings the total number of trained Litter Prevention Officers nationwide to 403, as Government intensifies its push to address littering and illegal dumping.
The training is part of a broader move to strengthen enforcement and modernise Fiji’s legal framework, with the Litter (Amendment) Bill expected to be tabled in Parliament next week.
The Ministry says the proposed amendments will enhance compliance measures, improve enforcement tools and ensure clearer accountability for both individuals and businesses.
Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya says enforcement must be supported by practical solutions and shared responsibility.
She says every Fijian has a role to play in keeping communities clean and protecting the environment.
Meanwhile, another trash boom will be commissioned in Nausori today to intercept waste in rivers before it reaches the ocean.
The initiative complements enforcement efforts by addressing waste at source and reducing marine pollution.
The Ministry reaffirms its commitment to a balanced approach, combining stronger laws, active enforcement and practical solutions to ensure a cleaner and safer Fiji.
